Senior Project Manager-Electric Utilities

Landpoint•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads multiple survey teams and manages a portfolio of electric utility projects across transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. Projects range from high-volume, short-duration distribution assignments to complex, large-scale transmission and substation programs. The role requires technical survey knowledge, leadership, financial accountability, and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations. Fort Worth, Texas, is the preferred location.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive experience in land surveying, geospatial services, or utility project management, with significant electric utility experience.
Experience managing transmission, distribution, and substation survey projects, including large-scale or multi-phase programs.
Ability to lead multiple project teams and manage concurrent projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
Strong understanding of utility survey deliverables, including boundary, topographic, right-of-way, easement, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
Experience managing project budgets, profitability, staffing, scheduling, WIP, and invoicing.
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and client communication skills.
Familiarity with utility engineering workflows, survey technology, and applicable quality standards.
Ability to travel as needed to support project operations and client relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RPLS) licensure.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee concurrent utility survey projects from initiation through completion.
Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, deliverables, and resource allocation across multiple teams.
Direct survey operations supporting transmission, distribution, and substation design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and as-built requirements.
Anticipate project challenges, resolve escalations, and deliver client commitments on time.
Lead, oversee, and mentor Project Managers, field crews, and technical personnel.
Set expectations, accountability, and performance standards for project teams.
Coordinate staffing, workload distribution, training, and resource needs.
Promote collaboration, professional development, and consistent execution.
Own project budgets, work-in-progress (WIP), forecasting, profitability, and financial performance.
Oversee estimating, proposals, change orders, and scope management to protect project margins.
Ensure timely, accurate invoicing and billing documentation, and resolve outstanding WIP and accounts receivable.
Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and project performance, taking corrective action when needed.
Serve as a primary client contact for assigned utility programs and projects.
Maintain relationships with utility owners, engineering firms, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Proactively communicate project status, schedule changes, risks, and deliverable expectations.
Support business development through client retention, identifying opportunities, and proposal development.
Ensure survey deliverables meet client specifications, surveying standards, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with licensed surveyors to ensure technical oversight and quality control.
Enforce company and client safety requirements across field operations, including energized utility environments.
Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions for safety, quality, and compliance.
Report project status, staffing, financial performance, and operational risks to utility leadership.
Establish and monitor team performance expectations.
Drive continuous improvement in project execution, workflow efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.